What is Considered a Special Trade in Pokemon GO?
A special trade is one that involves legendary Pokémon, shiny Pokémon, or any Pokémon not already in your Pokedex. You can only do one a day!
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Special trades include trading legendary, shiny, or new-to-you Pokémon. Heads up, though: it costs more Stardust!
Legendary, shiny, or new Pokémon to your Pokedex = special trade. Simple as that!
Only legendary and shiny Pokémon trades are special. Done and dusted.
Every trade involving a legendary or shiny Pokémon is considered special. Trying to trade for that rare Mon? That's a special trade!
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